Sr. Tooling Engineer, Casting

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Tooling Engineer to design, build, launch and ramp new High Pressure Die Casting manufacturing lines. This role will collaborate with product design, simulation, and process engineering and Operations to establish High Pressure Die Casting tooling requirements, creating fully detailed tooling design models for die fabrication by tooling suppliers.

• Responsible for Engineering of Cast and Trim dies for all assigned High Pressure Die cast components
• Proficient in die design with optimized runner & gate, thermally balanced inserts, and highest possible vacuum efficiency to produce structural components using water free lube
• Manage die suppliers using Project Management best practices during die build programs, keeping project within time and budget
• Create critical spares inventory with min, max, and order quantity
• Able to read simulation reports with good understanding of flow simulation software such as Magma soft & Flow 3D
• Optimize tooling performance by utilizing applicable surface coatings and materials to improve die life and reduce/eliminate soldering
• Perform dimensional analysis; implement corrective actions to improve dimensional capability. Complete understanding of casting tolerances and GD&T
• Involve in maintenance of dies by providing Engineering support as needed. Collaborate with Tool & Die team to address all production issues related to tooling. Maintain die design/documents database with timely updates as needed
• Troubleshoot systematically for downtime and scrap issues using RCA methods Establish strong and positive working relationships with other departments Commitment to be a strong team player
• Evaluate failures and provide technical solutions to improve quality and / or OEE in the specified area
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Materials, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
• Related experience in the High-Pressure Die-castings in the automotive industry Proficient in Die Design with experience in gating and thermal design
• Proficient in 2D and GD&T, with 3D modelling with proficiency in CATIA V5
• Experience with flow simulation software and Project Management skills
• Exceptional understanding of the interactions between the high pressure die casting tooling conditions (e.g. die temperature, die & tip lube application, shot profile, etc.) influences the metallurgical and structural integrity of cast aluminum components
• 5+ years of experience in high pressure aluminum die casting tooling design, manufacturing engineering, process, equipment, robot programming and control systems
• Experience developing manufacturing die casting dies for new and unique products
• Experience defining and assessing quality standards associated with common manufacturing processes including drawing specifications, limit samples, and incoming/outgoing quality control points with a proven track-record of shepherding products from tool release to mass production
• Experience with manufacturing process like injection molding, CNC, die casting, die assembly, and box build in a production setting and a good understanding of the costs and schedule, and complexity associated with each process
• Fluent in the English language

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program